Irish triumph a game-changer

Ireland’s systematic dismantling of the All Blacks in Dublin affirmed their status as the standout Test side of 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks must address attacking ails

The Springboks need to start converting their attacking opportunities and making their own luck in big matches, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ref howler a black eye for rugby

Too many contests are being ruined by a referee’s decisions – and in some instances, his refusal to take appropriate action – in the dying moments, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks must make goal-kicking shift

Rassie Erasmus can’t afford to gamble on a solitary sharpshooter or ignore the fact that the Springboks’ goal-kicking woes run deep, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie’s Boks on thin ice

Rumours that Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may return to their respective English clubs during the Rugby Championship have highlighted the lack of depth in the Springbok backline, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Flawed conference system must go

The 2018 Super Rugby tournament has shown why Sanzaar needs to move back to a round-robin format sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Grounded Boks must learn to fly

The Springboks’ kicking and fielding of the high ball will need to be on point in the all-important series against England, writes JON CARDINELLI.